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From Field to Fork: How Safe is Your Food … Really?
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Part I. For three years now, consumer confidence in the safety of the American food supply has remained steady…

Is “Made in the USA” a dying term?
By Dal Grooms U.S. manufacturers feel much-maligned by the business press, which consistently points out technology advances and productivity increases in developing markets such as…

Farm-fresh goodness grows at Apple Annie’s
If you’ve lived in Arizona for any amount of time you’re probably familiar with the fall tradition of taking the family out to one of…

How well do you know your zucchini?
As we prepare to celebrate National Zucchini Day on August 8, we wondered how well you know your zucchini so we rounded up some fun…

Getting your kids to eat healthy: It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3
Part 2 of Getting Your Kids to Eat Healthy Did you know that seven out of ten boys and nine out of ten girls don’t…

Getting Your Kids to Eat Healthy
Part 1 of Getting Our Kids to Eat Healthy Getting our kids to eat healthy can be a daunting task for many parents. But especially…

Celebrate National Peach Month: Interesting Peach Facts
August is National Peach Month and we thought it would be fun to discover some interesting facts about peaches. The peach originated in China and…

More Ways to Eat Healthy and Stay on a Budget
Some people think that eating healthy and staying on a budget may not seem to go hand in hand, but with planning and forethought, it…

New Recipes Feature Arizona Meat and Produce
Farmers and ranchers love good food and Arizona farmers and ranchers are no exception, that’s why we’ve compiled some of the best recipes from Arizona…

Food borne bacteria danger lurks in reusable grocery bags
Reusable grocery bags, which are good for the environment, are also a potential breeding ground for food-borne bacteria that can pose serious health risks to…

Interesting Facts about the Hot Dog!!
July is time to celebrate the American favorite; the hot dog!! While hot dogs are available and yummy to eat year-round, it was in 1957…

Farmers Encouraged to Participate in ‘Life in a Day’ on July 24th, 2010
On Saturday, July 24th, 2010, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to capture video of life on the farm and post it as part of Google’s…

Arizona Farmer-Chef Connection 3: Make market connections between local buyers and growers!
Make market connections between local buyers and growers! This gathering is designed to foster collaboration and wholesale direct market opportunities for local farmers, ranchers, chefs…















